§ 43-34A-1. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Patient Right to Know Act of 2001.” History. Code 1981, § 43-34A-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 2001, p. 192, § 5.
§ 43-34A-2. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Board” means the Georgia Composite Medical Board. “Current” means within the last six months. “Disciplinary action” means any final hospital disciplinary action or any final disciplinary action taken by the Georgia Composite Medical Board under subsection (b) of Code Section 43-34-8 within the immediately preceding ten-year period. No […]
§ 43-34A-3. Physician Profiles; Dissemination to Public; Content and Maintenance Requirements; Corrections; Exemptions
The Georgia Composite Medical Board shall create physician profiles on each physician licensed to practice in this state under Chapter 34 of this title. In creating physician profiles, the board shall by regulation establish a standard form for the collection and dissemination of such data to the public, including dissemination on the Internet. The information […]
§ 43-34A-4. Requests for Physician Profiles; Fees; Confidentiality; Dispersal of Inaccurate Profile Prohibited
Any person or entity has the right to receive a physician profile from the board upon request. Requests for physician profiles shall be accepted by the board by telephone, in writing, or by e-mail. The person or entity requesting the profile shall provide the name of the physician for whom a profile is sought. The […]
§ 43-34A-5. Patient’s Right to Inquire as to Medical Malpractice Coverage and to Estimation of Fees; Collection of Payment Prior to Rendering of Services
A patient has the right to inquire as to whether the physician carries medical malpractice insurance and as to the estimated charges for a routine office visit, routine treatments, and lab tests prior to receiving such treatment. When asked for such information, the physician or other authorized personnel shall give such information freely and without […]
§ 43-34A-6. Right to File Grievance With State Board; Display of Declaration of Rights in Waiting Rooms; Board Review of Complaints; Inclusion in Physician Profile
The patient or any person that the board deems to have a legitimate interest has the right to file a grievance with the board concerning a physician, staff, office, or treatment received. A declaration of the patient’s rights shall be prominently displayed in conspicuous language in the physician’s waiting room. This declaration may be contained […]
§ 43-34A-7. Violations of Chapter; Penalty
Any physician or authorized personnel violating any provision of this chapter shall be assessed a monetary fine as determined by the board by regulation for each day or instance of violation. A record of the violation shall be maintained as part of the physician profile. History. Code 1981, § 43-34A-7 , enacted by Ga. L. […]
§ 43-34A-8. Deadline for Physician Profiles; Promulgation of Chapter Regulations
The board shall have profiles ready and be able to respond to request for profiles no later than July 1, 2002. All regulations required under this chapter shall be promulgated by the board by July 1, 2002. History. Code 1981, § 43-34A-8 , enacted by Ga. L. 2001, p. 192, § 5. Administrative rules and […]
§ 43-34A-9. Annual Report
On January 1 of each year, the board shall compile a report for the Governor and General Assembly containing a statistical and comparative data analysis using information obtained from the physician profiles in addition to other information collected by the board. The board shall not be required to distribute copies of the report to the […]